Achievements
University staff and faculty are accomplishing great things every day. See
who’s making news with awards, publications, promotion and tenure, and more.
Offices and Awards
Deborah Dawson, professor of preventive and community dentistry in the College of Dentistry, was elected to membership in the Task Force on Design and Analysis in Oral Health Research.
Lesanne Fliehler, director of publications in the Tippie College of Business, and Bruce Johnson, professor of accounting in the Tippie College of Business, received a 2009 APEX Award for Publication Excellence in the Most Improved Magazines and Journals category.
Jean Frauenholtz, UI clinical research assistant in the Carver College of Medicine, received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Chet Culver.
Philip Kutzko, professor of mathematics in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, received a 2009 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring.
Timothy Starner, associate professor of pediatrics in the Carver College of Medicine and asthma specialist with University of Iowa Children’s Hospital, received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Chet Culver.
Cherished Portraits, a program at UI Children’s Hospital that provides private, caring professional portrait sessions at no charge for infants and children with life-threatening illnesses or who are facing the end of life, received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Chet Culver.
Lectures and Presentations
Noel Estrada-Hernández, assistant professor in counseling, rehabilitation, and student development in the College of Education, presented “Can We Help Our Students with Assistive Technology? Results of a National Survey” to the National Council on Rehabilitation Education in San Antonio.
Noel Estrada-Hernández, assistant professor in counseling, rehabilitation, and student development in the College of Education, and John Wadsworth, associate professor in counseling, rehabilitation, and student development in the College of Education, presented “Meeting CORE and CACREP Standards in the Rehabilitation Counseling Curricula” to the National Council on Rehabilitation Education in San Antonio.
Dennis Maki, professor and chair in counseling, rehabilitation, and student development in the College of Education, presented “Supervision in Counseling: Ethical, Theoretical, and Practice Aspects” at the Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan, Merida, Mexico.
Wayne Richenbacher, professor of cardiothoracic surgery in the Carver College of Medicine, provided the presidential address, “Conflict of Interest: Eliminating Bias and preserving Trust in Human Subjects Research,” at the annual conference of the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs in May in Dallas.
Audrey Saftlas, professor of epidemiology in the College of Public Health, will participate as a panel member for the NIH State-of-the-Science Conference: Diagnosis and Management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) Sept. 22–24 at the Natcher Conference Center, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md.
Publications and Creations
College of Dentistry
Potter KS, endodontics; McQuistan MR, preventive and community dentistry; Williamson AE, endodontics; Qian F, Damiano P, preventive and community dentistry: an article, “Should endodontists place implants? A survey of U.S. endodontists,” Journal of Endodontics 35(7), July 2009.
Wagoner SN; Marshall TA, Qian F, preventive and community dentistry; Wefel JS, Dows Institute for Dental Research: an article, “In vitro enamel erosion associated with commercially available original-flavor and sour versions of candies,” Journal of the American Dental Association 140(7), July 2009.
Warren JJ, Levy SM, Broffitt B, preventive and community dentistry; Cavanaugh JE, Kanellis MJ, Weber-Gasparoni K, pediatric dentistry: an article, “Considerations on optimal fluoride intake using dental fluorosis and dental caries outcomes: a longitudinal study,” Journal of Public Health Dentistry 69(2), Spring 2009.
Warren JJ, Weber-Gasparoni K, Marshall TA, Drake DR, Dehkordi-Vakil F, Dawson DV, Tharp KM: an article, “A longitudinal study of dental caries risk among very young low SES children,” Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology 37(2), 2009.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
For a list of recently published books and compact discs, go to www.clas.uiowa.edu/books.
Schwalm L, history, women's studies, and African American studies: a chapter, "Between Slavery and Freedom: African American Women and Occupation in the Slave South," Occupied Women: Gender, Military Occupation, and the American Civil War, Louisiana State University Press, 2009.
College of Public Health
Hayreh SS, vascular; Podhajsky PA, ophthalmology; Zimmerman MB, biostatistics: an article, “Retinal artery occlusion associated systemic and ophthalmic abnormalities,” Ophthalmology, July 2, 2009.
McCarthy AM, nursing; Hanrahan K, critical care/neonatal; Kleiber C, nursing; Zimmerman MB, biostatistics; Lutgendorf S, psychology; Tsalikian E, pediatrics: an article, “Normative salivary cortisol values and responsivity in children,” Applied Nursing Research 22(1), 2009.
McCarthy T, Lebeck MG, Capuano AW, epidemiology; Schnurr DP; Gray GC, epidemiology: an article, “Molecular typing of clinical adenovirus specimens by an algorithm which permits detection of adenovirus co-infections and intermediate adenovirus strains,” Journal of Clinical Virology, July 3, 2009.
Prybil L, health management and policy: an article, "Nonprofit community health system board engagement in CEO and board evaluation,” Prescriptions for Excellence in Health Care 5, Summer 2009.
Rao SS, internal medicine; Paulson J, gastroenterology; Mata M; Zimmerman B, biostatistics: an article, “Clinical Trial: Effects of botulinum toxin on Levator Ani Syndrome: A double blind, placebo controlled study.” Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 29(9), 2009.
Robinson JG, epidemiology; Ballantyne CM; Grundy SM; Hsueh WA; Parving HH; Rosen JB; Adewale AJ; Polis AB; Tomassini JE; Tershakovec AM: an article, “Lipid-altering efficacy and safety of ezetimibe/simvastatin versus atorvastatin in patients with hypercholesterolemia and the metabolic syndrome (from the VYMET study),” American Journal of Cardiology 15(12), June 2009.
Smith MC; Zimmerman MB, biostatistics; Burke DK, otolaryngology; Bauman NM; Sato Y, radiology; Smith RJ, otolaryngology; OK-432 Collaborative Study Group: an article, “Efficacy and safety of OK-432 immunotherapy of lymphatic malformations,” Laryngoscope 119(1), 2009.
Specht J, Bossen A, nursing; Hall GR, neurology; Zimmerman B, biostatistics; Russell J, nursing: an article, “The effects of a dementia nurse care manager on improving caregiver outcomes,” American Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia 24(3), 2009.
Sun K; Steck DJ; Field RW, occupational and environmental health: an article, “Field investigation of surface-deposited radon progeny as a possible predictor of the airborne radon progeny dose rate,” Health Physics 97(2), August 2009.
Swingle HM; Colaizy TT, pediatrics; Zimmerman MB, biostatistics; Morriss FH Jr, pediatrics: an article, “Abortion and the risk of subsequent preterm birth: A systematic review with meta-analyses,” Journal of Reproductive Medicine 54(2), 2009.
Thunell DH, Tymkiw KD Johnson GK; periodontics; Joly S, Burnell KK, Dows Institute for Dental Research; Cavanaugh JE, biostatistics; Brogden KA, periodontics; Guthmiller JM: an article, “A multiplex immunoassay demonstrates reductions in gingival crevicular fluid cytokines following initial periodontal therapy,” Journal of Periodontal Research, July 8, 2009.
Vartak S, health management and policy; Crandall DK; Brokel JM; Wakefield DS; Ward MM, health management and policy: an article, “Transformation of emergency department processes of care with EHR, CPOE, and ER event tracking systems,” Health Information Management Journal 38(2), 2009.
Wagoner MD, ophthalmology and visual sciences; Ba-Abbad R; Al-Mohaimeed M; Al-Swailem S; Zimmerman MB, biostatistics; King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital Corneal Transplant Study Group: an article, “Postoperative complications after primary adult optical penetrating keratoplasty: Prevalence and impact on graft survival,” Cornea 28(4), 2009.
Xie W, occupational and environmental health; Wu Q; Kania-Korwel I, occupational and environmental health; Tharappel JC; Telu S, occupational and environmental health; Coleman MC, radiation oncology; Glauert HP; Kannan K; Mariappan SV, chemistry; Spitz DR, radiation oncology; Weydert J, pathology; Lehmler HJ, occupational and environmental health: an article, “Subacute exposure to N-ethyl perfluorooctanesulfonamidoethanol results in the formation of perfluorooctanesulfonate and alters superoxide dismutase activity in female rats,” Archives of Toxicology, June 21, 2009.
Longevity Awards
Staff Council’s service recognition program acknowledges all P&S and merit staff who have reached 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 years of continuous service. Longevity Award winners receive a certificate and letter of appreciation from the Office of the President.
Award winners for June and July are listed below.
June
25 Years
- Philip Ahrens, ambulatory care clinics
- Marcia Baack, pediatrics
- Kathryn Bainbridge, nursing administration
- Terry Bringman, Department of Public Safety
- Tina Currie, patient financial services
- Ronda Drahozal, radiology
- Mary Duffy, health care information systems
- Susan Duffy, otolaryngology
- Michele Gobush, nursing administration
- Carol Hunsicker, Academic Advising Center
- Edward Klausner, internal medicine
- Laurie Kopp, nursing
- Michelle Kuder, environmental and guest services
- Barry Mills, Hygienic Laboratory
- Jolyn Morgan, CCM–Iowa Care Assistance
- Pamela Morisette, nursing services
- Andy Penziner, child health specialty clinics
- Ann Persoon, physics and astronomy
- Peggy Saehler, rehabilitation therapies
- David Spicknall, nursing
- Jennifer Stuckey-Leslie, residence hall residence life
- Lu Wilford, respiratory care
30 Years
- Angela Bergman, orthopaedic surgery
- Mark Hogan, Office of the Registrar
- Michelle Kempf, environmental health and safety
- David Koerner, nursing
- Ann McBride, continuum of care management
- Mary Nelson, radiology
- Debra Sabers, information technology services
- Janann Schiele, engineering administration
- Michael Sullivan, pharmacy
- Debbie Thoman, compliance
- Charles Yoder, environmental and guest services
35 Years
- Marc Davis, business office
- Gloria Dorr, nursing administration
- Selene Erickson, admissions
- Dave Martin, library administration
40 Years
- Nancy Emmons, nursing administration
- Sandra Joynt, volunteer services
- Gloria Lawrence, teaching and learning
- Candace McDonald, Center for Disabilities and Development
- Patricia McGillin, material services
- Harry Ostrander, recreational services
- Roger Tracy, medicine administration
45 Years
- Delores Grauer, food and nutrition services
- Doris Havel, educational placement
50 Years
- Kathleen McKeen, epidemiology
July
25 Years
- Therese Barenz, human subjects
- William Berger, Hygienic Laboratory
- Carol Blomme, bioengineering
- Cheryl Bock, neurosurgery
- Mary Bolton, pathology
- Laura Bowers, psychiatry
- Janelle Campbell, nursing
- Diane Dautremont, periodontics
- Carole Eldeen, political science
- Ruth Hurlburt, human resources
- Lisa James, Student Health Service
- Eleni Jensen, environmental and guest services
- Michael Kundert, IIHR–Hydroscience and Engineering
- Mary Marner, Office of animal resources
- Robert McFarland, Facilities Management
- Jim McGreevey, Academic Advising Center
- Keith Miller, psychology
- Valerie Moyer, nursing
- Roger Mullinnix, Facilities Management
- John Nost, ambulatory surgery center
- Vicky Putnam, internal medicine
- Christa Roberts, intercollegiate athletics
- Patrick Smith, parking and transportation
- Susan Sorenson, pharmacy
- Michael Weller, environmental and guest services
- Kathy Whiteside, rehabilitation therapies
- Kendra Wieditz, intercollegiate athletics
- Mindy Williams, nursing
30 Years
- Paula Brandt, learning resource center
- Gayle Bray, Iowa Testing Programs
- Teresa Clark, nursing administration
- Jocelyn Cole, neurology
- Teresa Daugherty, material services
- Kathy Foss, medicine administration
- Richard Hollis, pathology
- John Hotz, microbiology
- Lavonne Kahler, Center for Disabilities and Development
- Katherine Kelly, parking and transportation
- John Laffoon, Dows Institute-Research
- Peg Macek, pediatrics
- Don Naggatz, animal resources
- Kathleen Renquist, compliance
- Julie Rohret, nursing
- Eric Rumsey, library administration
- Edward Sarrazin, pharmacy
- Peggy Schoonover, residence hall residence life
- Donna Spilman, library administration
- Judith Wehrspann, Iowa Lakeside Laboratory
- Pamela Zehr, cancer center
35 Years
- Kathy Bowers, pediatrics
- Greg Bredlau, bioengineering
- Merle Hagie, maintenance and engineering services
- Robert Harris, Student Health Service
- Jane Moss, integrated call center
- Marsha O'Neill, orthopaedic surgery
- Patricia Porter, Department of Public Safety
- John Saur, pharmacy
- Stephen Wessels, campus technology services
- Barbara Ziegler, urology
40 Years
- Peter Briedis, Hygienic Laboratory
- Kathryn Kurth, risk management office
- Shirlee Rogers, pediatrics
45 Years
- Kenneth Shaw, pharmaceutical service
- Faye Wheeler, Hygienic Laboratory
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